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Old 01-07-21, 10:43 PM
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Hi folks,
Here is a new smock I've acquired, named to a 1st Bn PPCLI private wounded in Korea in October 1952. I'm not good at dating the wings and would appreciate the experts weighing in on the type of wing attached. It's unclear to me whether these garments were used in the conflict or whether this was issued to him during his subsequent service.

In addition to his name and service number is "D.J.M.F." or possibly "H.J.M.F." - what might this be?
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Burton
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Old 02-07-21, 08:01 AM
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I would imagine that you're aware that a pair of wings of different silhouette have been removed, none too carefully, damage being caused to the garment in the process, suggesting that it was'nt going to be worn again?
Or is the thinking that an ex serviceman has at some point removed the wings and reapplied a pair when re-entering service?
Apologies for stating the obvious.
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Old 02-07-21, 01:42 PM
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Indeed, the damage beneath the wing then the clumsy glueing of the wing over the top indicate exactly what you suggest. I suspect a collector has reapplied a wing post-service. The wing is not the primary reason I bought the smock. I'm still curious if it is the right period wing though - it doesn't look like the 60s wings to my untrained eye though.

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Burton.
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